FILTER Magazine #56

By Staff on September 23, 2013

FILTER likes music. There's no hiding it. We also like our own opinions a whole bunch, so once a week we give the masses a fleeting glimpse into our selective stereos and Internet browsers to let them see firsthand what fuels our endless devotion. We like to think of it as community service. We're selfless like that. So without further ado, here are the official, inarguable, objectively good FILTER Weekly Picks—providing everything from new LPs you should be spinning to the latest good-fer-you videos. Yeah, we're good at what we do:

My Pumpkin Patch

Why: I'm obsessed with my pumpkin patch. Yes, I have a pumpkin patch and I finally got a pumpkin. I'm so proud. --Melissa Simonian

The Ceremonies

Why: This trio is one of my favorite LA bands right now - I can't get enough. -- Natalie Anderson

Why: Heckuva good week at Paul Brown Stadium...beating the Steelers on Monday Night Football then beating the Packers yesterday. I am going to enjoy this early season success until we inevitably screw it up later. -- Pat McGuire

The Wrens - The Meadowlands

Why: It's been 10 years since this record came out, and it never gets old. We're all waiting, patiently, for the followup. Someday... -- Wes Martin

Chez Jay

Why: While I am still a new(ish) resident of the seaside town of Santa Monica, California, I have been obsessed with Chez Jay for almost my whole life. I always heard stories of my parents going there for fancy steaks when my Aunt came to town and wished I could join. This weekend I finally got to partake in that Pennick family tradition and let me say, it was entirely worth the wait. -- Bailey Pennick